Appian Capital in talks to sell Atlantic Nickel for $1bn

Global stainless steel melt production is expected to be about 62 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, rising to 90 Mt by 2050.

Argentina has 13 lithium projects in the pipeline, more than any other country.

The company expects sales from $5.8 billion to $6.2 billion this year, up from its previous estimate of $5.2 billion to $5.6 billion.

Accelerating sales of electric vehicles have fueled a scramble for nickel, cobalt and lithium.

Company recently completed a $422 million purchase of the hard-rock lithium mine just outside Harare.

AVZ Minerals is battling to retain control of the Manono lithium project in DRC, potentially the world’s largest untapped lithium deposit, amid ownership claims from Chinese investors.

The Dechenonba lithium mine in Sichuan’s Yajiang area covers 1.14 square kilometers, with estimated reserves of 24.9 million tonnes.

Bolivia has a history of unfulfilled promise with lithium.

It expects a global palladium market deficit of 100,000 ounces and a global nickel market surplus of 37,000 tonnes in 2022.